Physical Therapy Researchers Receive $1.1 Million Award to Study Vestibular Recovery App
Department of Physical Therapy Professors Susan L. Whitney and Charity G. Patterson received a subcontract award of $1.1 million from BlueHalo. Over the next three years, they will study the feasibility and effectiveness of a prototype app to enhance recovery after mild brain injury or a vestibular disorder.
Getting to Know Our Dietitian Nutritionist Students: Darby Robinson
Meet Darby Robinson who earned a Master of Science from the Dietitian Nutritionist (DN) program, which offers a post-baccalaureate entry point for students.
Nutrition Science student reflects on SHRS’ unique collaborative research opportunities
Giavanna Gulino is a senior studying Nutrition Science. Gulino shares her experiences in the program and the insight into her research opportunities!
Health Informatics Co-Hosting 2nd Annual Artificial Intelligence Summer School for High School Students
Are you in the 11th or 12th grade and interested in learning about using artificial intelligence (AI) in health care? The Pitt School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences’ (SHRS) Health Informatics faculty will be joined by the School of Medicine’s Computational Pathology and AI Center of Excellence (CPACE) and the IEEE Computer Society to host an all-expenses-paid, weeklong…
Faculty Spotlight: Britney Beatrice Discusses Research Opportunities with Pitt Nutrition Programs
Britney Beatrice is both an instructor for and alumna of SHRS. Beatrice shares her research experience both as a former student and presently as faculty.
Pitt’s Healthy Home Lab Receives $1 Million HUD Grant to Develop Technology-Enabled Solutions to Reduce Falls for Older Adults Living in Public Housing
The University of Pittsburgh Healthy Home Lab (HHL) has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop technology-enabled solutions to reduce falls and improve the safety of older adults living in public and rental housing.
Pitt Occupational Therapy Ranks First in the Nation, U.S. News Rankings Places Four SHRS Programs among Top Ten Health Schools
The 2024 Best Health Schools published by U.S. News & World Report also ranks Pitt Speech-Language Pathology at #5, Audiology at #6 and Physical Therapy at #8!
New SHRS Building Will Foster Innovative, Interdisciplinary Health Care Education
This building in Oakland will unite nine of our 13 disciplines in one location, meeting SHRS’ immediate and future needs with modernized teaching facilities and state-of-the-art equipment.
Beautiful Connections: Academic Advisor Officiates Rehabilitation Science Alumni Wedding
It’s not unusual for students and mentors to develop a solid rapport. A mutual understanding and respect. Perhaps even a friendship. But occasionally, the connection goes much further.
Pitt’s Counseling Program Receives CACREP Accreditation
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program recently received its Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Accreditation.